BYD Atto 2 locked in for Australia

BYD has officially confirmed its Atto 2 is heading Down Under, with local deliveries scheduled to begin in the final quarter of 2025. Pricing is yet to be announced, but with the larger Atto 3 currently starting from $39,990 plus on-road costs, expectations are that the Atto 2 will be positioned between $30,000 and $35,000.

In its home market of China, where the vehicle is sold as the BYD Yuan Up, the model is priced from ¥96,800 to ¥119,800 (approximately $A20,000 to $A26,000). While direct comparisons are complicated by taxes and local compliance, the Atto 2 is poised to become BYD’s most affordable electric SUV in Australia.

Slotting in below the Atto 3, the Atto 2 is offered in two trims: Essential and Premium. Both variants are powered by a front-mounted 130kW/290Nm electric motor, drawing energy from a 51.13-kilowatt-hour Blade battery. Estimated WLTP range is up to 345km, making it an ideal choice for city commuters and suburban families.

Built on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, the Atto 2 features an advanced Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction, which is said to enhance chassis rigidity and crash performance. The suspension combines a MacPherson strut front with a torsion beam rear for comfort-focused dynamics.

Designed under the direction of former Audi designer, Wolfgang Egger, the Atto 2 features flush door handles, LED lighting, a full-width rear light bar, and a floating roofline. Inside, the layout is functional and contemporary, with a rotating infotainment screen (10.1-inch in the Essential, 12.8-inch in the Premium), 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and synthetic leather seats.

Premium variants gain rear air vents among other upgrades, while both versions include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, NFC digital key access, adaptive cruise control, and either a reversing camera or a 360-degree camera system depending on trim.

The Atto 2 includes six airbags and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). BYD says its 8-in-1 electric powertrain package reduces complexity while improving refinement, reliability, and noise suppression.

All told, the Atto 2 brings a refined and well-packaged proposition to the increasingly competitive small electric SUV segment. It also arrives as part of a broader product offensive from BYD, which is rapidly expanding its Australian line-up. From plug-in hybrid utes to luxury SUVs and affordable hatchbacks, a tsunami of new models is on the way.

The brand has made its ambitions clear, with plans to double its dealership network and firmly establish itself as a mainstream alternative to legacy automakers.

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